For 20 years, Victoria’s Vital Signs has recognized that our voices are one of the most powerful tools we can use to shape the future of our community.

Spring is now in full bloom in the capital region. The days are getting warmer, and the community seems bright and full of life. It can be easy to look out the window and be grateful for all that we have in this part of the world. And we should be, but any region is not without its challenges, some of them very complex and integrated.

Some of you may ask: “What can I personally do about the challenges?”

The Vital Signs survey, open until May 30, is a good a place to start. Each spring, it offers a forum to celebrate our community and share perspectives on where it can strengthen and grow. This year’s theme, “Your Voice. Your........

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